Implementation of Humanoid Robots in the Public Domain

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1.
Would you want to have humanoid robots provide assistance in your daily tasks (such as chores, shopping and commuting)? Please provide your reasoning for the answer you choose.

Yes

No

Please provide your reasoning for the answer you have chosen.

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What advantages do you believe humanoid robots present compared to non-humanoid robots? (select all that you believe apply)

More comfortable interaction

It will make the robot “fit in" with the public

Can be used to as test subjects for safety (clothing, automobiles, weapons, scenarios)

Can use equipment and products that we use (tools, machines, etc)

Other (please specify)

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3.
What disadvantages do you believe humanoid robots present compared to non-humanoid robots? (select all that you believe apply)

They would require a lot of power/maintenance

They would be very expensive to manufacture

They may cause more problems than benefits due to malfunctions

May be a safety hazard to people/animals/structures near by

Other (please specify)

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4.
How would you feel when interacting with humanoid robots in public (customer service, security, food preparation, tour guides, etc.)?

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How do you feel about humanoid robots taking jobs that are considered too repetitive for humans (clean windows, crop maintenance, drive taxis, pick up trash, customer service, etc.)?

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How do you feel about humanoid robots taking jobs that are considered too dangerous for humans (public policing, firefighting, search and rescue, fighting wars, construction, power line mechanics, mining, etc.)?

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How much money would you be willing to spend on a humanoid robot that would assist you with your daily tasks such as cleaning, preparing food, laundry, etc. (answer $0 if not interested)?